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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.45, 2,044.58 and 852.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.45, 2,044.58 and 852.12 is: 1,176.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.45 : 2,044.58 = 852.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.45/2,044.58 = 852.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.45x = 2,044.58 × 852.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.45x = 1,742,223.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,223.25/1,481.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.03

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